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Enrol Now for Prep 2027 

PREP 2027 ENROLMENTS OPEN ON MONDAY APRIL 20TH 2026

 

Starting primary school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. In Victoria, the first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep. To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.

 

If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).

What you need to do:

  1. Book an optional school tour through completing this Book-a-Tour form. Existing families do NOT need to book a school tour. 
  2. Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers (DOCX, 1.2MB). This pack includes guidance on the application process. 
  3. Submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.*
  4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026.
  5. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
  6. Take part in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.

 

*Our school uses the new Department of Education’s secure digital enrolment system called VicStudents. This means you can submit your Foundation (Prep) application online and receive updates through the system. If you have any questions about the online enrolment process, please contact our school.

 

Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Enrolment Policy. For more information about the Foundation enrolment timeline, visit: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

 

Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined by their permanent residential address. The Enrolling in school page can help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.

 

If you are applying to a school that is not your child's local school, you should read about school zones and how they work. You should also read about how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the Enrolling in school page.

 

If you have any questions about the processes outlined or your child's eligibility for enrolment, please contact the school office by phone or email or click here to book in for one of our upcoming school tours.

 

 We look forward to welcoming your child to Seaford Park Primary School.